tracked winner, led narrowly 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leaders on outside, lost place over 2f out, soon behind, no danger after
dwelt, behind, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
led, driven and headed narrowly 3f out, stayed on to lead again entering final furlong, ridden out
tracked front pair, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, always held
RAINBOW REBEL lost his maiden tag at Carlisle last week in no uncertain terms and a 6lb penalty is hardly likely to prevent another big effort so he gets the nod. The veteran Rasaman has won 14 times including here last month and he's only 1lb higher while nine-times winner Ralphy Boy won a better class handicap here earlier this month. It's a long time since Mime Dance won and she was well beaten off a lower mark last time while Beautiful Stranger and Dark Crystal are closely matched on their 1-2 at Ayr last month.
Ralphy Boy (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never involved, 15th of 17, 14 1/2l behind Sovereign Bounty (9-9) at Thirsk 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Beautiful Stranger (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Talent Scout (8-12) at Beverley 7f stks (6) gf in Aug.
Billy Bond 8-1 (10-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 7, 7 1/2l behind Lawyer (10-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Dark Crystal 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 18 1/2l behind Lucky Violet (9-1) at Musselburgh 7f hcp fll (4) gd in Aug.
Rainbow Rebel (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Led 2f, tracked leader, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Carlisle 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug beating Jordan James (8-13) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Rasaman (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Raced wide towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Bahamian Bird (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Nonno Giulio (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, keeping on same pace and held when not much room briefly inside final furlong, 12th of 17, 6 1/2l behind Sovereign Bounty (9-9) at Thirsk 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug.
Mime Dance 11-4fav (9-10) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Bahamian Bird (8-8) at Ayr 7f hcp (5) gs in Aug.
Auxiliary 25-1 (9-6) In rear, pushed along and weakened over 3f out, 6th of 9, 6l behind Normandie Lady (9-4) at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gd in Jul.